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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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